The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

the Loyalty OF her citizens and In the
affection Of her people for her free In
stitutioDs. There are, indeed, grave
social problems now engaging the
earnest attention OF the citi-
Gems OF the United States, but
] have no doubt, that with
Gods blessing, these problems will
be solved by the calm judgment and
solid sense of the American people
without violence, or revolution, or
any injury to individual right. An
evidence OF his good will for the great
Republic In the West, and as q mark
oil his appreciation OF the venerable
hierarchy OF the United States, ard ss
an expression OF bis kind coBsdera.
ton for the ancient See Of Baltimore,
or Hoy Father has been eraciously
plefsed to elevate its present incum-
bsnt. In my humble pereoD, to the
dignity Of the purple. For this marx
OF bis exalted favor, l beg to tender
the Holy Father nay profound thanks
In my own name and in the name OF
the clergy and faithful. venture TO
thank han also In the name OF my
venerable colleagues, the Bishops, as
we'll as the clergy and Catholic laity OF
the United States. presume also to
thank him In the name OF our sepa-
rated brethren in America, who,
though not sharing our faith, have
sho Wn that they are not insensible-
indeed, that they are deeply sensible
of the honor conferred upon our
common country, and have again and
AGAIN expressed their warmest admira-
tion for the enlightened statesman
ship AID apostolic virtues and beLevo-
lent character OF the illustfious Poatih
who now sits in the chair OF Saint
Peter" The Cardinals voice was
strong and ringing. Etch word he
said was distinctly heard, although he
spoke undfr the disadvantage Of be-
ing seated bshind an altar. His voice
rose toward the conclusion OF his ad-
dress, which was pronounced magnih.
cent. The choir now effectively rem
defed tho "Te Deum," set to splendid
music, after which the Cardinals went
f,rwArd TO the altar, and Papsl in
diligence OF 100 days was read in Lat
In. The Cardinal than blessed the
people assembled. The church wss
occupied largely by Americans and
distinguished visitors TO Rome during
the idvettiture ceremonies. La add.
ton - the Americana, French end
Italians who packed the body OF the
church. q number OF Roman men,
women and children Of the peasant
class were present. All the prelates,
with the Cardinal. returned to the
Sacristy. Bishops Ireland, Keane and
Wstterson, Archbishop Kirby, rector
OF the Irish COLLEGE, Arehb shop Carr,
OF Melbourne, Mgr. Stoner 0'Oalla-
CHAN, rector OF the Bnglish Oollese,
and Mgr. Pursol, Of the French
Church, with othera, surrounded Gar
dinal Gibbons, who was seated In the
Sicristy. Tie prothonotsry then read
q Latin process verbal, which relates
each event, however small, In the
proceedings OF taking possession,
which document was signed by the
Bishops and prelates present. A re-
cepiion followed and all present went
forward, one after another, knelt be,
fore the Cardinal and kissed his ring
Each spoke few words which were
kindly responded to by the Cardinal
Even little children from the neigh
boring streets were admitted, then all
was over. The scene was remai kable
In many ways. The assemblage wsl
the most varied ever seen in the
church. Numbers OF the poor o.
Trastevere, claiming the church by
frat right as their home and refuge fol
prayer, mingled with the many Amer
leans and distinguished visitors from
European countries. Prominent also
were members Of religious orders
+. anciscans In their brown robes
Auguttinians in black and groups o
mission ries. who had ssse nbled II
Rome prior 10 their departure for for
eign lands. Americans were espe
cially grati6ed at the interest show
In seeing the second American Oar
dinal take possession OF his titula
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